NEW ROCHELLE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS
ArtsFest
Youth Makers Market
A CRAFT FAIR FOR KIDS BY KIDS
The Youth Makers Market enables kids to explore the world of entrepreneurship through hands-on selling experiences, with every product crafted by the kids.
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 17, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thomas Paine Cottage Museum
20 Sicard Ave., New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle Council on the Arts
Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association
Creativity Builds
a Brighter Tomorrow!
Art Empowers Youth!
CREATE • LEARN • MAKE • SHARE • BELONG
Stop by and support our Youth Vendors!
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Little Builders Workshop
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Come collaborate on exciting projects. No experience is required; just bring your creativity and teamwork. Tools provided. For all ages. Workshop led by master builder Jim Killoran and the Fuller Center of NY.
Meet Children’s Book Author!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Get creative and design your own soccer jersey with award-winning bilingual children’s book author and educator Marisa Boan. Copies of her book, A Place on the Team, from the Luna Cruz Soccer Stories Series, will be available for free while supplies last!
Songcatchers Performance
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Songcatchers youth musicians bring youthful energy and a powerful sense of togetherness, reminding listeners of the remarkable power of young people performing music.
Meet Artie the Kind Seal!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Meet local author Adam J. Castiglia, a retired NR police lieutenant and former special education teacher and creator of the Artie the Kind Seal series. His books combine meaningful lessons about kindness, family, courage, awareness, and safety with fun underwater adventures. Get your picture taken with Artie the Kind Seal from 12:30–1:00!
Crafts by Andrea Anne
1:30 PM
Join children’s book author Andrea Lambiasi for a read-aloud of Quann the Swan Learns a Valuable Lesson, followed by a hands-on craft related to the story. Andrea will also inspire young entrepreneurs with a variety of handmade crafts for sale, including Quann the Swan himself and the friends who helped him along the way!
Sing-along with Shake, Rattle & Roll
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler for an interactive musical journey around the world! Come sing songs, dance and play instruments. Original songs in different languages.